November 2017 Product Briefs: Glass & Glazing
West Pro 200/700 Series
To simplify the installation of windows that have a combination of operating and fixed units in a single opening, Ply Gem has launched a new integral-mullion system called West Pro 200/700. The system can accommodate combinations measuring up to 72" x 96" while still achieving an LC40 performance level.
Lumina
From Sensitile, this glazing option channels the glow of electric light while letting daylight through. Lumina panels are made of textured resin sandwiched between two layers of glass, edgelit by LEDs. The panels (4' x 8', 5' x 8', and 5' x 10') have a high fire rating and can be installed on feature walls and bar fronts and in signage. The color-changing tunable-white LED delivers a range of white color temperatures.
Phantom 5000
This operable zero sightline window by Tubelite provides ventilation when open but appears to be part of a single glass facade when closed. Concealed aluminum framing allows it to blend in with the company’s curtain wall, window wall, and storefront systems. Windows come in awning and casement versions, with a depth of 4¼" and a U-Factor of 0.32 for thermal transmittance.
PanoramicView Lift & Slide
A wide view and improved energy performance are benefits of Zola’s PanoramicView Lift & Slide. The sliding sash measures just 3½" wide but can hold an 8' x 10' panel of glass. The unit’s R-11 triple glazing is standard, and a U-Factor of 0.07 glazing is available.
Pivot
Architects can add a wide and uninterrupted expanse of glass to an existing building using Sky-Frame’s glass-paneled pivot door system. With a visible width of 1½", the insulated aluminum door frame fits panes measuring up to 7' wide and more than 13' tall. The unit can be locked with keys or an existing home security system using badges or fingerprint technology.
New architectural glass and glazing products by Ply Gem, Sensitile, Zola, Tubelite, and Sky-Frame.
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